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1/27/2016 3 Comments

Virtual Garden Tour: A Spring Garden

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It's about now when I get itchy for spring. Scrolling through the many photos still on my iphone from last year, I found this lovely reminder of what we wait for all winter: Spring! I had the opportunity to visit the beautiful woodland garden of local plantsman, Tom Horner. Deb Polansky, our greenhouse manager, was with me, and no joke - every where we looked, beyond every path's turn, was a a breathtaking vista full of unusual plants, and rhododendrons, azaleas, and magnolias blooming their hearts out.  What a delight to the eyes! Thought I'd share what I captured with you, as we all need a reminder of winter's sweet reward.  So pour yourself a cup of coffee, get cozy, and enjoy this virtual garden tour captured in about 50 photos. 
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When you are greeted with this at the entrance of Tom's property, you know you are entering a special place. 
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I must have had a funky setting on when I snapped several of these photos. The result is a hazy filter,  but I'll share them despite the not-so-perfect exposure  - it adds a bit of dreaminess to the whole tour. 
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Tom has quite the collection of trees, shrubs, perennials and bulbs that are hard to find. I regret not taking notes on what many of these treasures are. If your curiosity is getting the best of you, let me know and I'll find a name for you. 
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The area surrounding the deck houses an alpine collection of ferns, primrose, ginger and other fun perennials. 
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Beautiful, it's it? Like a little bit of paradise here in southwestern Wisconsin.
Hope you enjoyed the tour. Next week we'll visit a rose garden, so stay tuned! 

Think spring,
Tracy Hankwitz
BGC Store Manager & Horiculturist
3 Comments
Betty P. Raethz
1/29/2016 05:19:41 am

Looking at these beautiful flowers & landscaping, makes me yearn for spring! Thank you for bringing the beauty of spring & summer during this time of the year!

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Susan Alby
1/29/2016 05:34:26 am

Seeing this garden (virtually) gets my juices flowing and thinking of things to plant that will liven the gardens up quite a bit. Kudos to Tom Horner!

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Kathy Houck
1/30/2016 07:46:05 am

Lovely......thank you Tracey for sharing Tom's sanctuary with us. Looking forward to next week 🌸

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